Need a new backpack? Get a Herschel. The simplistic look of these bags has really caught my eye.
Feelin’ the white lineup. Not going to make your wallet frown either. Ranging from $45-$75.
This one will hold your hats when you travel! Love it! My hats are always getting squished, I never know where to put them.
And then your classic duffel.
Just came across these Fremont Apparel Co. shorts and want ‘em.
Lovin’ this guy’s whole outfit.
They don’t seem to have a store, but I found their duds here. Check out their other collections, they have a mass amount of good stuff. Just thought I’d share.
My new favorite stockist is Oak NYC. They stock a lot of legit designers, such as Acne Jeans (awesome jeans), bed|stü (great boots), and Super Sunglasses (incredible eyewear). You should give them a dance.
A pair of Acne Jeans
A pair of bed|stü boots
A pair of Super Sunglasses
I posted some shoes earlier that I found at Need Supply Co.
I want to clarify that these are of the Zuriick brand. They have a fantastic lineup of shoes. They are all decently priced. Shop for them here.
Gourmet is a brand that embodies Italian-American culture. Their laid-back luxury is just the look I’m going for on beach days. They have everything from footwear to shirts to accessories.
Definitely worth checking out if you’ve got a sec, they even just recently released their new Summer 2010 lineup.
I came across Beta Unit randomly today, and thought their dark, alleyway, grunge feel was a bit inspiring. They are an independent clothing company out of Encinitas, CA. They find their inspiration in “…the unintentional art caused by imperfections and limitations within technology as seen in primitive computer graphics, ancient photography, broken fax machines, malfunctioning code, etc…”
June 14, 2010
Posted by mitchell
I have a pretty small watch collection, comprised of some pretty solid basics, mostly from Swiss Army and Seiko. My dad generously lends me his Omega, Rolex, and Oris timepieces from time to time, but day to day, I find myself wearing the same couple of wristwatches. And most men, I think, own only one wristwatch all together. It can become a little tiresome to have only one watch for every occasion.
Tire no longer.
Strap one of these J.Crew nylon watch bands onto your watch. They come in both solids and stripes, and can make it feel like you’ve got a brand new timepiece on your wrist. I recommend the deep olive double-stripe (pictured), black double-stripe (which is nearly identical to the watch strap James Bond wore in Goldfinger) and collegiate green stripe. I took my watch to a jeweler and he put the band on for me for free. Once he takes the metal, leather, or canvas strap off your watch, you can switch out these nylon straps as often as you’d like by yourself.
June 13, 2010
Posted by Corey
I seem to be traveling a lot lately. I’m still missing a key piece that would help me through my airport days, a weekend bag. I love leather duffels. A quality leather duffel is something every traveling man needs. I recently picked one up in a hurry from Target for $29.99. With faux leather straps and a khaki canvas body, it’s good for the money. I doubt it would stand up to a weekly traveler, however.
But, I’ve been meaning to get serious about getting a good, thick-leathered, “going to last a lifetime” bag. Well Moore & Giles Inc. offer up just the solution with their Getaway Collection. M&G have deep roots in the USA, founded in 1933 in Lynchburg, Virginia, they are dedicated to finding the best leathers in the world. Take a browse through their collections, something’s sure to please.
Ending with a local company based right here in Saint Paul, J.W. Hulme Co. has some incredible collections. They have bags for all of your needs, but I personally love their simple weekenders. These guys have experience making luxury leather and canvas bags since 1905.
June 9, 2010
Posted by Corey
“Brought to you by J.W. Hulme Co. + Pierrepont Hicks, The NorthernGRADE Market is a chance for the you to shop American-made original brands from the interior. Direct to you, the consumer, this pop up men’s market will be a celebration of our heritage with live music and other fun entertainment.
Luxury goods from jeans to ties to luggage to custom hunting knives and handmade duck decoys to natural grooming products. Majority of brands are from the northern US region – ALL are Made in the US of A. Women are welcome. It’s a market and a party in one. We hope to see you there.”
Quoted from their Facebook Event Page, this is sure to be an awesome event.
NorthernGRADE carries brands such as Pierrepont Hicks, Baldwin Denim, Duluth Pack, Fox River Socks, Freeman Transport, Gitman, Martin Patrick3, Red Wing, and Taylor Stitch. All of these brands are Made in the USA, and some are even local. Browse through these guys, it’s a good lineup.
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I know I’m going to be there, hope to see you there too!
June 4, 2010
Posted by Corey
Based out of Cleveland, Ohio, Wrath Arcane‘s Spring 2010 line is all about simple colors and lines. I actually came across their hats, which I love, and then discovered that they have a full line of clothing. They do it all from shirts, hats, shoes, scarves, and trousers…
They are all about the environment, they even state on their site that “WRATH ARCANE taken literally means ‘secret anger’, or ‘forgotten rage’. To us it means that people seem to have forgotten the fact that changing their environment for the better will change their lives for the better.” They also go on to say “We design clothes that both embody this idea and also demonstrate our minimalist approach to contemporary streetwear.”
I do love their minimalist designs. Started in 2006, keep an eye on these guys…
